Tag: Coyotes

WEST HOLLYWOOD—In response to sightings of coyotes in West Hollywood parks and on residential streets and in yards, the West Hollywood City Council is seeking to address residents’ concerns about the animals. As part of this effort, on November 7, the city made available on WeHoTV, a recording of the Coyote Management and Coexistence Virtual Meeting it hosted last year, in partnership with the City’s Neighborhood and Business Safety Division and the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture. In addition, according to city officials, the coyotes are venturing into human neighborhoods in search of food. The West Hollywood City Council has encouraged residents to report any coyote sightings by contacting the Neighborhood and Business Safety Division. Also, last year’s Coyote Management and Coexistence Virtual Meeting can be viewed on YouTube at the following link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPwCM9dyKSg&t=1s.   By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Sunday, August 3, the city of Beverly Hills posted a Community Alert about coyote activity on their Facebook page.

There has been coyote activity in the region and the public is being warned to ensure the safety of their pets and family.

Some important guidelines include:

-Leash your pets when outside. Coyotes may target small animals if left unattended.

-Do not leave pet food outside. It can attract coyotes and other wildlife into your yard.

-If anyone encounters a coyote, remain calm. Do not run. Stand tall, make noise, and slowly back away.

-If you encounter a coyote, remain calm, do not run; pick up small children and pets.

The city of Beverly Hills notes on its website that coyotes are a natural part of the urban ecosystem. They are not limited to hillsides or “wild’ areas.

It is normal to see coyotes in ones’ neighborhood.

The community is asked to alert their neighbors about coyote activity to help keep the community safe. For more details visit www.beverlyhills.org/coyotes.

By Danny Jones

WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood will be holding a coyote management and coexistence virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 18. The city indicated on its website that coyotes tend to roam in urban and suburban environments. Coyotes may visit yards and public areas even when people are present and may cause conflicts.

In 2018, West Hollywood adopted a Coyote Management and Coexistence Plan. The plan includes an approach to decrease the potential for harm and provides tips for coexistence. There has been an increase in sightings of coyotes in the area. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. via Zoom. The aim of the meeting is to educate community members about coyotes and to provide information about how to respond to coyote sightings. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The meeting will include participation from representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture, which is the County-level agency to report coyote sightings and encounters, and from staff from West Hollywood’s Neighborhood and Business Safety Division, which oversees animal care and control services in the region. The meeting is free to join and open to everyone. Join directly using the Zoom platform with this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85688384380?pwd=cn4tpdqZbczEb2E0DiVfkavOBwLe6a.1.

For additional details about the City’s Coyote Management and Coexistence Plan and for details about why individuals may encounter a coyote and what to do if you encounter a coyote, visit the city’s website coyote information page at www.go.weho.org/coyotes.

For more information contact Vyto Adomaitis, West Hollywood’s Neighborhood and Business Safety Manager, at (323) 848-6531 or at vadomaitis@weho.org. For people who are Deaf or hard of hearing dial 711 or 1-800-735-2929 (TTY) or 1-800-735-2922 (voice) for California Relay Service (CRS) assistance.

By Trevor